SeasonMapVarkala weather in March
India
March in Varkala: sweltering, a little rain — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons.
#3 of 12 months in Varkala · #209 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Varkala in March
Other months in Varkala
Varkala's forum calls February peak season for a reason — warm, dry, and comfortable enough that even visitors used to India's more humid cities find it manageable, though a few still prefer an air-conditioned room. Regulars note it's noticeably drier than the run-up to it in December.
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Varkala climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Varkala in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyCliff season, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Varkala's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherVarkala's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Varkala in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Cliff season
15 Oct – 31 MarDry seasonCrowdedThe cafes and the yoga shalas reopen along the cliff path, the sea flattens off and the sunset walk from the helipad to the north end is the whole day's plan for most people here.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Varkala — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Varkala in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Varkala?
- March in Varkala: sweltering, a little rain — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Varkala on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Varkala in March?
- In March, Varkala averages a daily high of 32.8°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 34.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varkala in March?
- Varkala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in March.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — March
Within 300 km: Kochi's Kochi-Muziris Biennale around 10 Dec – 31 Mar.